The Property Podcast

We’re kicking off 2019 with a bang on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Our first question is from regular listener Neil who wants to know if he should turn his flat into serviced accommodation. Here’s an overview:   2-bed apartment in Slough city centre It’s currently on an AST with a 6 monthly review Achieving around £1,000 per month in rent Because of management fees and service charges biting into profit, he’s considering trying a new form of investment in serviced apartments   Neil reveals what info he’s already found out about serviced apartments but is still unsure as to whether it will be the right move for him financially. Rob D delves into the pros and cons of serviced apartments but does he think it’s a good move? Listen to find out what the final outcome was.   The second question is from Ben who wants to know if ALL leasehold houses are a bad investment. Rob & Rob have covered the leasehold topic countless times but you’ll have to listen to find out if Rob B’s opinion has changed since we last covered this subject.   Press the play button to find out!   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! We’re starting 2019 off with a bang and are reviewing the property predictions we made last year. This is quite possibly the most nervous part of the year for Rob & Rob! Did they get their property predictions spot on, or should they keep quiet next time? Let’s find out... Last year Rob B predicted Liverpool would be in the top 3 cities for growth this year. Was he right? Did his other two choices make the cut? And what about growth? The Robs had different perspectives on what they expected from the 2018 property market - did either of them get it right on the money? There were also bold claims made about the London property market too, with Rob D predicting that it’ll be outperformed by every other region of England (excluding Scotland and Wales). It’s no secret that London has taken a hit over the past 12 months, but each time Rob D has made this prediction, the capital has continued on an upwards trend. Have the tables finally turned? The Robs didn’t stop there either. Rob B also made comments about mainstream lenders entering the limited company market. Are there more of them? Or have they not opened their doors just yet? If that wasn’t enough, they also covered Bitcoin and the stock market. So if you listened at the start of this year, sit back and hit play to find out just how right (or wrong) The Robs got their predictions. If 2019 is the year you want to start (or make the most of) your property journey, join Rob & Rob on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.   Get involved: We’d love to hear any feedback on our Property Podcast over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You might even have a topic you’d like us to cover - if so, pop us a message on social and we’ll see what we can do. If that wasn’t enough, you can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    Love the Property Podcast? It’d be great if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to this week’s Property Podcast where we’re reviewing what’s happened in 2018. It’s been a busy one, particularly for property investors, so we’re using this time to reflect on the property market and also our year too. Firstly we take a look at Brexit - this was a hot topic at the start of the year and remarkably it’s still unresolved! We’ve also had the letting fee ban and the budget where pretty much nothing happened for property investors - which is always a good thing! So where we thought 2018 would be a big year for change, is 2019 looking likely to steal the limelight? Listen to find out what Rob & Rob think. We also take a look at 2018 trends on this week’s Property Podcast. What happened this year that Rob & Rob predicted a while ago? And why have property investors flocked to The Northern Powerhouse? People have finally started waking up to certain locations which could prove to be a very wise move. Also, what have the media reports done for the property industry throughout the year? Negativity? Conflicting stories? All of the above? Rob D feels the media have been somewhat confused this year with many mixed reports. Does this mean we’re in the mid cycle property wobble? Hear what Rob & Rob think and hit the play button.   Finally, this year has been great for Rob & Rob, and the team at The Property Hub. 2018 was the year for Rob B’s first development and both Rob & Rob have previously talked listeners through the investments they’ve made this year. But it doesn’t stop there - there have been new businesses formed and some major changes happening, which we can’t share right now but will be unveiled at the start of next year. We’d like to wish all our listeners a very happy and prosperous 2019! And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here.   Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s nearly Christmas! This is one of our favourite times of the year… not just because of the mince pies, but also because we get to reflect on all things property investment related. We’ve got a cracking Property Podcast for you this week as we’re looking at all the best resources you can use to help you, not just on your buy to let property investment journey, but also with your life and business in general. It’s a good one!   Listen as The Robs navigate through some of their top picks this week. We’ve listed them below, but tune in to find out why the following will be incredibly useful for you: Podcasts Ask Mr Wonderful Masters of Scale Without Fail Business Wars That Peter Crouch Podcast The Pitch Wolverine Teachers Pet Dirty John Books The Ascent of Money Scott Adams - How to fail at almost everything and still win big James Schramko - Work Less, Make More John Carreyrou - Bad Blood Thinking in Bets Apps/Tech Zero - Created by Kevin Rose Instagram/YouTube Life Cake Waze Property Log   So there you have it - our best resources of 2018! Hit that play button now! Hub Extra: If you’re not signed up to Hub Extra, we highly recommend you do so right now! It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week, and it’ll hit your inbox every Friday for FREE! Get yourself over to The Property Hub website to sign up. And if you’d love to know what Rob & Rob do outside of the Property Podcast, you can join them on their Discovery Webinar in January by clicking here. Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re getting into the Christmas spirit here at The Property Hub, and who better to have on this week’s Ask Rob & Rob than Santa himself? Let’s hope The Robs made the ‘nice’ list this year and gave Santa the answer he needed. Santa asked probably one of the most frequent property questions we get at this time of year - what gift can you get a property investor this Christmas? Obviously it’s out of the question to help a property investor out by purchasing a buy to let investment property (as amazing as that would be!), but there are a fair few gift ideas which Rob & Rob suggest for either aspiring or experienced investors this year. Find out what they’d recommend by hitting the play button now. And whilst we’ve got you, we’d like to wish all our listeners a very Merry Christmas. The year may nearly be over, but we’ll be back with more Ask Rob & Rob in 2019. If you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob, you could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. Our Property Podcast will be continuing throughout Christmas so make sure you hit the ‘subscribe’ button so you don’t miss an episode during the festive break. And if you can’t wait for the next episode of Ask Rob & Rob, head on over to The Property Hub Forum and get involved with our online community. If you have a burning property question, there’s a friendly bunch waiting and willing to welcome you with open arms. So head on over and introduce yourself today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 300 of The Property Podcast - what a huge milestone! Today we’re giving you aspiring and experienced buy to let property investors the 5 most important property lessons we’ve learnt over the years… and that you should have learnt too. As always, we’re kicking off today’s Property Podcast with the news. This week’s story comes from Letting Agent Today where they reveal where to find the highest buy to let rental yields. So, if you’re looking for the hottest locations to invest, hit the link and listen to today’s Property Podcast to find out. As the title suggests, today’s topic is the 5 most important property lessons Rob & Rob have learnt: Going too early - particularly with predictions. Switching strategy. Never selling a property… sort of. Standards are low EVERYWHERE in property. The podcast win is a win.    And to deliver you some extra value this week, here are the 5 most important property investment lessons we hope we’ve given you: The importance of goals - take a trip back to TPP 015 The 18 year property cycle - a topic so good, we covered it twice - here and here. North/South divide - click here and here. Trust us, location matters! Expert advice - top tips here. If you’re looking to set up your power team, this is a must listen. Education is free - but you need to take action too. What should you do, and what should you avoid? Click here and here to explore. You’ll need to tune in to hear The Robs talk through these lessons and to find out just how important they are, no matter where you are in your property investment journey. Hit that play button now! Hub Extra: If you’re not yet signed up, what are you waiting for? This is the most valuable email to hit your inbox every single Friday. Head on over to The Property Hub website to register. Trust us, you won’t regret it. Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back again with two great questions on this week’s Ask Rob and Rob podcast. Andrew’s question is first up and he asks Rob & Rob whether he should re-finance or sell his two properties. Here’s the details: Two properties, one worth £300,000 and the other worth £200,000 Outstanding mortgage: £100,000 on each with £300,000 total equity available One rents for £1,000 pcm and the second for £750 pcm 15 year repayment mortgage on both Andrew explains how he just breaks even each month and that his properties aren’t achieving a good ROI. However he has made £100,000 in capital growth over the last 5 years, so it's not all bad! Should Andrew re-finance both to interest only mortgages and release about £100,000? Or should he sell one or both and have up to £300,000 to invest on more sensible investments with a higher ROI? Listen to find out what Rob and Rob think… The next question is from Scott, who wants to know whether he should be investing in Northern Powerhouse cities, or whether London is still a good place to invest. Rob & Rob discuss the best time to invest in London based on the 18 year property cycle. Press the play button to listen! Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply). Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you like to save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds? If you’re a buy to let property investor and answered “yes”, then this Property Podcast is for you. But before we dish out some valuable property investment information and handy resources, we have our news story of the week - click here to read. It’s highlighting the tough economic conditions coming to an end in Aberdeen. This is an interesting article as it delves into one of the toughest and most volatile property markets in the UK. There’s a good reason for this volatility which Rob & Rob talk us through this week. This market is highly influenced by one main factor which affects the market massively. Listen to find out. The main Property Podcast this week could potentially save property investors a lot of cash - and who doesn’t want that, right? Many people switch off at this time of the year and begin the Christmas holiday countdown, but should you be using this time more wisely? This week’s podcast is about reviewing your buy to let investment properties and making sure you take the time (at least once a year) to review where you are, what you want to achieve and set some goals for the year ahead. The Robs will talk you through: Rent Growth (or negative growth) Mortgage reviews Insurance Problem properties Your power-team Major work Tax implications Keeping up to date … and much more Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a resource of our own - it’s a handy checklist of everything Rob & Rob have touched on in this podcast to help you do a comprehensive review of your buy to let investment property portfolio. Click here to download the checklist. We’re always sharing great resources each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register. It’s the most valuable email you’ll receive all week.   Get involved: Do you have a property topic you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our friendly property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another week of Ask Rob & Rob - this time with two new questions from Mark and Ben... The first question this week is from Mark. Several properties have caught his interest and Mark has attempted to review the legal pack himself. However some are more complicated than he thought! Would Rob and Rob recommend seeking professional legal advice prior to purchasing at auction? Do Rob & Rob know of any specialist firms to recommend to Mark to help with purchases and provide due diligence? Find out in this week’s episode. Next up we have Ben who’s asking the question on behalf of his Dad who runs a couple of student buy-to-let properties in Surrey. Ben wants to dispel the myths about the house of multiple occupancy (HMO) rules and asks Rob and Rob for the facts!   Hit the play button and enjoy this week’s Ask Rob & Rob.   Do you have a buy to let or property investment related question for Rob & Rob? You could feature on the next episode by giving us a call on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply).   Or if you prefer, click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. The next question on Ask Rob & Rob could be yours. Have you joined us over in The Property Hub Forum yet? Our online community is friendly, informative, and the members are waiting to welcome you with open arms. So get yourself over and introduce yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Property Podcast, we’re helping you learn from Rob D’s very expensive mistake. The Robs have been in the property investment game a long time, so things can and will go wrong from time to time. Before we give you the details of this week’s Property Podcast, we have our property story of the week courtesy of the Guardian. They’re criticising the Help to Buy scheme, highlighting it as a government subsidy where the only winners are the property developers. As a developer himself. Rob B shares his thoughts on this, and whether he feels that money could be better spent elsewhere. Tune in to listen. The main topic of this week’s Property Podcast is Rob D’s £16,800 mistake. The aim of this episode isn’t to get everyone to feel sorry for Rob D, it’s purely so listeners can hear how important strategy is - something The Robs have touched on quite regularly. There are many property strategies in property but this week we’re concentrating on two: growth and cashflow - both of which The Robs explain in detail. Which is right for you if you want to give up your job and work with property full time? Should you be chasing yield or should you be chasing growth? Listen to this week’s podcast to hear a painful example of where Rob D got his property strategy wrong. When exactly did the failures in Rob D’s strategy happen? Was it a change in circumstances? Was it a failure to regularly review his investment strategy? Nobody is born a property investor, so it’s important to make sure you continue learning and regularly review your activity to stand the best chance of smashing your property investment goals. Even though this episode covers capital growth versus income chasing, it’s important to remember that cash flow is incredibly important no matter which property investment strategy you choose. There are many tips you can take away from this week’s Property Podcast so make sure you hit the play button to listen.   Hub Extra: This week’s Hub Extra is a cracking resource if you’re a big reader, particularly if you read online. It’s called Readwise - and if you frequently highlight key snippets to come back to later, this is definitely worth a look. You sync it to your account and each day it emails you a small selection of things you’ve highlighted in the past. We’re always finding great resources and share them each week in our Hub Extra emails which hit your inbox for free each Friday. If you’re not signed up yet, head on over to The Property Hub website to register.   Get involved: Have you ever made a property investment mistake? Do you think you’ll learn from Rob D’s expensive mishap? We’d love to hear from you over on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also join our active property community on the Property Hub forum.    We’d also love it if you could head over and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews help other listeners find us and we always read a selection out on our podcast too - so you could get a mention. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Not sure how to leave a review? This video shows you how to review and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.